QA Technician: Quality & Process Verification Entry Level

Alpla Inc.; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

ALPLA is seeking an entry-level lab technician in Iowa to perform product and process verification, quality systems tasks, and data analysis. You will conduct bottle tests, understand specifications, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives in a safety-conscious environment.

Candidates with 0-1 year experience in lab testing, basic computer skills, and the ability to multi-task will thrive, with on-the-job training and growth opportunities offered by a global packaging leader.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-1 year of experience with physical lab testing equipment (preferred).
• Computer basics and ability to pass ALPLA assessment scores.
• Ability to work well with others and good decision making with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Product & Process Verification: conducts bottle testing, knows bottle terminology, performs routine quality checks, completes equipment verifications, line clearance.
• Quality Systems & Documentation: completes paperwork, uses document management system, IMS basics, OPEX basics, COA review.
• Data Management and Analytical Tools: CAQ basics, statistics basics.
• Nonconforming Product & Problem Solving: manages defective products, understands AQL and sampling, participates in RCAs.

Skills

Computer basics

ALPLA assessment scores

Teamwork

Decision making

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

ALPLA is seeking an entry-level lab technician in Iowa to perform product and process verification, quality systems tasks, and data analysis. You will conduct bottle tests, understand specifications, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives in a safety-conscious environment.

Candidates with 0-1 year experience in lab testing, basic computer skills, and the ability to multi-task will thrive, with on-the-job training and growth opportunities offered by a global packaging leader.